Republican-Senator-Jeff-Flake-Announces-He’s Not-Running-For Senate-ReelectionCondemning the nastiness of Republican politics in the era of President Donald Trump, Sen. Jeff Flake on Tuesday announced he will serve out the remainder of his term but will not seek re-election in 2018. The bombshell, which Flake, R-Ariz., intended to detail Tuesday afternoon on the Senate floor, will further roil Republican hopes of keeping the party's 52-seat Senate majority in the midterm elections of Trump's first term, when the president's party historically loses seats in Congress. It also likely will upend the race for Flake's seat.

Rep. Trent Franks Reacting To The News That Sen. Jeff Flake will not be seeking re-election in 2018: “In spite of our sometimes stark political differences, I consider Senator Jeff Flake a truly decent human being and a man who loves God, his country and his fellow human beings. I wish him and his family the very best God can give them during his remaining time in the Senate and going forward in life.”

Activist Concerned About The Way Dem Recorder Adrian Fontes is handling the off-year election will gather at 9 am, today outside the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Auditorium, 205 W Jefferson in Phoenix. Supervisors will meet at 9:30 am., public comments will be taken at the conclusion of the meeting. Anyone interested in addressing the board should complete a card at the clerk’s desk in the auditorium. There is public parking across the street and metered parking accessible. See http://arizonafreedomalliance.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

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Sen Jeff Flake: I have made the decision not to seek reelection as United States Senator. It was a difficult choice, but it is what I feel is best for myself, my family, and for Arizona. I want to thank you and the thousands of others for the support of my campaign this year and for years past. Without your help, I would not have been able to win election to the U.S. House and then the Senate. Together, we helped advance the cause of limited government, economic freedom, and individual liberty. Even though my time in Congress will come to an end in January of 2019, I will continue to advance the conservative principles I've believed in my entire life. What a wonderful country we have.

Political Activist Lolly Hathhorn says “Jeff Flake just made my day!” It is time that the RINOs take a hike. As a loyal supporter of President Trump, I am glad to get rid of one more of the opposition. He is a disgrace to the Party and should have known that you cannot go against the people and expect to be re-elected. He is a Flake Fake! Thumbs up to President Trump. Anyone who goes after my President expect me to go after you. Good riddance! I would like to know where our AZ Republicans stand on this. Man up and take a stand. Who are you with? Who do you trust? What do you stand for? I, for one, stand with my President, Donald Trump. What say YOU?

Mexican Cartels Are The Biggest Source Of Illegal Drugs Flooding The US Market, while Colombian criminal gangs are strengthening their hand, the US Drug Enforcement Agency said Monday. In its annual report on drug trafficking, the DEA also found that heroin overdose deaths "continue to rise" from already high levels, while cocaine use and availability was rebounding. mexican-cartels-dominate-us-drug-market: DEA

National Boycott of the NFL set for Sun., Nov 12, Veterans Day Weekend

Maricopa County Board of Supervisor Bill Gates begins his quest to conquer the entire 315-mile Maricopa Trail during his first term in office starting at 6:30 am., Wed., Nov 1 at the AndyHunasek Trailhead at Spear S Ranch Trailhead E. Linda Ln., New River, AZ 85087. Join Gates one-way 2.9-mile hike. Sign up for your own 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge at MaricopaCountyParks.net.Contact Gates atwww.maricopa.gov/district3/ 602-506-7562

Art Thompson, CEO of The John Birch Society will make a presentation on “Is a Nationalized Police Force the End-Game? At 7:30 m., Tues., Nov 7 at the Holiday Inn & Suites, 1600 S Country Club Drive in Mesa. $10 cash per person. Contact Bill and Barbara Blewster 480-833-4937 wblewster@cox.net

Lydia AbrilHosts The Wickenburg “Believers For Trump” prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 6 pm., in the suite adjacent to Lydia’s La Canasta Restaurant, 2027 W Wickenburg Way in Wickenburg.

Don’t forget that Arizona’s Anti-Proxy Petition is available for electronic signatures, according to spokesman Archie Dicksion. The petition requests legislators to amend ARs16—828 to prohibit political party members from carrying unlimited proxies for business meeting. Grassroots wants proxies limited to two per person per meeting, according to Dicksion. To put a stop to practice of bell cows carrying 20-40 proxies, click on Proxie petition. Complete the information on the form, then click on the signature block and you can sign on your computer by using the mouse or on your Iphone, or android by using your finger. Please contact your elected legislative representative Legislative Member Roster to let them know you would like the legislation amended to limit the use of proxies at District, County and State Meetings. Contact Dicksion at chie938@q.com – ft

The last Fountain Hill GOP Social of 2017 will be held at 6 pm., Tues., Oct 24 inside the Fireside Gill of the Lexington Hotel, 112800 N Saguaro Blvd in Fountain Hills. Social event – no speeches, no reservations, no host bar/drinks.

Registered voters are reminded that the Maricopa County Recorder's Office has mailed out ballots for the Nov 7 elections within Maricopa County. This is an all ballot-by-mail election. Voters can return their ballot or request a replacement ballot until 7 pm., Tues., Nov 7. Voters who wish to vote in person, need a replacement ballot, or miss the recommended deadline to return their ballots by mail can visit any ballot center across the county. Some ballot centers are open all 28 days of the election period, including nights and weekends depending on the location. See list of ballot centers at www.locations.maricopa.vote. For more information visit www.maricopa.vote or call the Maricopa County Elections Department at 602-506-1511.

Clair Van Steenwyk, talk show host: “We must all contact President Trump and let him know that illegal voting this is an ongoing threat to Americas' future and he must enforce our immigration laws and begin deportation, as we can't trust the voting system. Contact Info: Call the WH: 202-456-1111 or Comments 202-456-1414 Switchboard.

Volunteers Are NeededTo Help The Tea Party Scottsdale “Adopt a Scottsdale Street” cleanup of Chaparral Road between Hayden & Pima, starting at 8 am., Sat., Oct 28. Clean up crews will meet at 7 am at Randy's Restaurant for a no-host breakfast, 7904 E. Chaparral Rd. park next to Baker Bros on the NW corner of Hayden and Chaparral. They need drivers and banner/flag holders along with “worker bees”. The clean up usually takes about two hours. Contact Pat Shaler: Patriots@TeaPartyScottsdale.com | (480) 946-8069.

The Fountain Hills Republicans will have an entry in the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Last year the club won the best motorized entry. If interested in participating, contact the club's parade chairman Chris Brant at chrisppbrant@gmail.com or 480-837-9725.

The Fountain Hills Republican Club First Annual Gun Raffle was a tremendous success. Ticket sales were robust with tickets sold in Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois, with the greatest share sold here in Arizona. Winning tickets were drawn by Rep Jay Lawrence and his wife Judy. A Fountain Hills reside won the first prize Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport TM. Second place Glock 43, was won by a Scottsdale ticket holder, according to secretary Boe James.

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WED - OCT 25

LD4 and the Estrella Republican Club will meet at 7 pm., Wed., Oct 25 in the Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S Estrella Parkway in Goodyear. Supt of Public Instructions candidate Frank Riggs and Robert Branch will address education. Contact Chr Dick Newcomer 623-398-5638 RLN2011@msn.com>

Grassroots Tea Party Patriots will view the documentary “The Battle for Jerusalem” starting at 6:15 pm., Wed., Oct 25 in the banquet room at Denny’s Restaurant, 9030 N Black Canyon Hwy. The story is of the Israeli paratroopers entering the Old City of Jerusalem on June 7, 1967 through the eyes of Israel’ls 55th Paratrooper Brigade. Guests are asked to bring a sweater or wear long sleeves as the new air conditioner is set at 74. Contact: Francine L Romesburggrtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

Author Jeffrey Prather will address “Trump vs the SWAMP – The Inside Story” at 9 am., Oct 28 at the Tucson Conservative Forum scheduled in the Hungry Fox, 4637 E Broadway Blvd., in Tucson. 8 am breakfast - $11 per person. No reservation required. Prather is a retired army officer, ex-DEA special agent, former DIA intelligence officer turned whistle blower and then targeted by the government. He is an expert martial arts, firearms and horsemanship instructor, published author, film actor, speaker, father, husband and chaplain. Prather can be reached for motivational speaking at 520-241-7690. His latest book is “Initiation: Boys are Boys, Men are trained”